The Big Lebowski is a movie that I had heard endless great things about, but never actually seen until now. The talented actors that are in the movie were enough to get me to watch it. Overall, I was extremely pleased with the film.
The Big Lebowski is the the story of "The Dude" who wants repayment for his stolen rug, and ends up getting entangled in a kidnapping mystery. What I love so much about the film is the story. This movie could have easily been confusing to follow, but in the hands of the Coen Brothers it is very entertaining and not one detail is skipped over. Well, almost every detail. There are a couple flaws in the film, one of them very minor and the other is glaringly obvious. When "The Dude" (Jeff Bridges) first gets Walter (John Goodman) involved, he just picks him up seemingly out of nowhere. I would have liked to have seen a story element that requires his involvement. The more important flaw in this movie involves the character of Donny, played by Steve Buscemi. There is absolutely no use for his character. Donny exists only so Walter has someone to yell at. He contributes nothing to the story, which is why his death falls flat for me. Despite this issue, the film is executed very well and, even though it is a comedy, keeps you on the edge of your seat as you wait to figure out what happens.
Jeff Bridges plays "The Dude", a very simple and laid back man who does not have a care in the world. Bridges plays the character perfectly, right down to his smartass remarks and even his physical movement. One of the great joys in seeing The Big Lebowski for the first time was finally seeing Bridges play what is arguably his most popular role.
John Goodman plays Walter Sobchak. Sobchak is man who is obsessed with the Vietnam Conflict, and gets extremely angry when something happens that he does not approve of. I have always been a fan of John Goodman, and it was hilarious watching him play this character and get angry over the tiniest thing. Sobchak is also a great contribution to the story because he is the whole reason that "The Dude" gets mixed up in this mess. This a great character that is even better in the hands of John Goodman.
Joel Coen is the director of The Big Lebowski. I love watching anything that has one, or both, of the Coens behind the camera because everything is so perfectly framed. The Big Lebowski is no different. Joel Coen frames things so well that even the opening credits are enough to make a film junkie go bonkers. He also knows that, even with a great cast of characters, this is The Dude's story and everyone else is just along for the ride. Not a single frame is wasted, particularly on Jeff Bridges.
Even with its flaws, The Big Lebowski is a classic film. The great story and characters make you want to watch this film over and over again. Put this on any "100 Movies To See Before You Die" list.
Saturday, March 12, 2016
Sunday, March 6, 2016
A Night Out With "Miss March"
One of the great joys in doing this blog every week is writing about movies that I have never seen before. Sometimes they are good and sometimes they are bad, but nevertheless it is good to talk about them. Adventures in Babysitting certainly is a great, classic comedy.
Adventures in Babysitting is the story of a babysitter who gets thrust into a wild night of adventure with the children she is taking care of. This movie is filled with laughs and hair-raising moments, and I loved every minute of it. One would think that a movie consisting of countless misfortunes would get tiring, but nothing feels forced and everything flows with such ease. From the moment the movie starts, you cannot wait to see what happens next.
Chris Columbus, in his directorial debut, is at the helm of Adventures in Babysitting. Comedy is a difficult genre to master, and even though this was his first film it does not feel like it at all. He has great comedic timing, and does not let this movie get boring at all. Just when you think you know how a situation is going to pan out, he cuts away to something else that makes you sit up on the edge of your seat. He also knows when to keep the camera on the actors during scenes which, in a movie like this, is the key to making us actually care about what happens to these characters. It is no surprise at all that Columbus has had the career he has had.
Maybe it is just because it was my first time watching it, but when I hear film fans talk about great comedies, I never hear people talk about Adventures in Babysitting. With a great director, a great cast and a slew of unforgettable moments, I absolutely loved this movie. If you are in need of a good laugh, I cannot recommend this movie highly enough.
Friday, March 4, 2016
Needing A Woman's Touch: Part Deux
Mrs. Doubtfire is one of my favorite films. It hits me on a very personal level no matter how many times I watch it. It is so incredibly sad that Robin Williams is no longer with us because Mrs. Doubtfire will go down as one of his most memorable roles.
Mrs. Doubtfire is the story of an actor who disguises himself as a female housekeeper so that he can see his children after he and his wife get divorced. As a child of divorce myself, this movie hits home for me in many ways. I know what it is like to see my parents fight, and watching the effects that this has on the children in the movie is very sad to watch. However, as soon as Mrs. Doubtfire comes into their lives everything changes for the better. This is why the movie is so good, and why the ending makes you smile. That being said, there are a couple issues I have with the movie. I would have liked to have heard about, or even seen, a little more history of Daniel (Robin Williams) and Miranda's (Sally Field) problems. It just seems that Miranda wants a divorce after only one fight. Also, at the end of the movie I would have liked to see a scene where Miranda talks to the courts about letting Daniel see the children. Other than that, this movie is perfect.
Robin Williams plays Daniel Hillard/Mrs. Doubtfire. What is amazing to see is that Daniel will go to any lengths to see his children. We also see that being Mrs. Doubtfire makes Daniel a better man. The kids get their homework done, he cooks dinner for them and he gets them to bed on time. Robin Williams' monologue at the end of the movie is also very special to me because somehow he was able to take everything that I had heard over and over again ( "it will be okay", "don't blame yourself", etc) and make it sound genuine.
Sally Field plays Miranda Hillard. Miranda, quite honestly, is not a very likable character until the end of the movie. This is uncharacteristic of Sally Field because she is typically known as a very likable person. Even though Daniel has visitation rights with the children, Miranda clearly wants them all to herself. It is also quite heartbreaking to see that she has no faith in Daniel's abilities to hold a job and get an apartment. However, at the end of the movie she realizes that she has made a mistake in not letting him see the children. It is great to see Miranda and Daniel getting along when the movie ends.
Chris Columbus is the director of Mrs. Doubtfire. Robin Williams is the driving force of the film, and Columbus knows that. The way he crafts the sequences (particularly the restaurant sequence at the end) is so beautifully done because the chemistry is so good between the actors. Getting good performances out of the actors is the sign of a great director, and that is exactly what Chris Columbus is.
Mrs. Doubtfire is a great "feel-good" film. Filled with great performances and great laughs, it really is one of the greatest comedies ever made. You can always count on Robin Williams.
Mrs. Doubtfire is the story of an actor who disguises himself as a female housekeeper so that he can see his children after he and his wife get divorced. As a child of divorce myself, this movie hits home for me in many ways. I know what it is like to see my parents fight, and watching the effects that this has on the children in the movie is very sad to watch. However, as soon as Mrs. Doubtfire comes into their lives everything changes for the better. This is why the movie is so good, and why the ending makes you smile. That being said, there are a couple issues I have with the movie. I would have liked to have heard about, or even seen, a little more history of Daniel (Robin Williams) and Miranda's (Sally Field) problems. It just seems that Miranda wants a divorce after only one fight. Also, at the end of the movie I would have liked to see a scene where Miranda talks to the courts about letting Daniel see the children. Other than that, this movie is perfect.
Robin Williams plays Daniel Hillard/Mrs. Doubtfire. What is amazing to see is that Daniel will go to any lengths to see his children. We also see that being Mrs. Doubtfire makes Daniel a better man. The kids get their homework done, he cooks dinner for them and he gets them to bed on time. Robin Williams' monologue at the end of the movie is also very special to me because somehow he was able to take everything that I had heard over and over again ( "it will be okay", "don't blame yourself", etc) and make it sound genuine.
Sally Field plays Miranda Hillard. Miranda, quite honestly, is not a very likable character until the end of the movie. This is uncharacteristic of Sally Field because she is typically known as a very likable person. Even though Daniel has visitation rights with the children, Miranda clearly wants them all to herself. It is also quite heartbreaking to see that she has no faith in Daniel's abilities to hold a job and get an apartment. However, at the end of the movie she realizes that she has made a mistake in not letting him see the children. It is great to see Miranda and Daniel getting along when the movie ends.
Chris Columbus is the director of Mrs. Doubtfire. Robin Williams is the driving force of the film, and Columbus knows that. The way he crafts the sequences (particularly the restaurant sequence at the end) is so beautifully done because the chemistry is so good between the actors. Getting good performances out of the actors is the sign of a great director, and that is exactly what Chris Columbus is.
Mrs. Doubtfire is a great "feel-good" film. Filled with great performances and great laughs, it really is one of the greatest comedies ever made. You can always count on Robin Williams.
Saturday, February 20, 2016
The Need For Speed
Days of Thunder is one of my favorite movies. It is a movie that I know by heart, and one that I could watch over and over again. Even though I do not know anything about racing, the movie does an excellent job educating even the most casual of NASCAR fans.
Days of Thunder is the story of a young stock car driver who works his way up to compete at the Daytona 500. The movie works on a number of levels. It is exciting to watch, and at the same time you care about the characters. The roar of the engines is enough to get your adrenaline pumping, and all of the authentic technical jargon is in there as well. At the beginning of the movie, we also see some real NASCAR drivers including Rusty Wallace and Richard Petty. As great as this movie is, there are some problems with it. At one point in the movie, Cole Trickle (Tom Cruise) and his team get fired. Therefore, since Cole actually does race in the Daytona 500 at the end of the film, it is only natural that there is a scene where they get hired back, right? Wrong. There is not even an acknowledgement of this happening. Also, since Cole races Rowdy Burns' (Michael Rooker) car at the Daytona 500 and wins, I feel like there should have been a scene with Rowdy at the end of the movie instead of just Cole and Harry Hogge (Robert Duvall) celebrating. While these problems do not prevent me from enjoying the movie, there is one glaring problem that does: the audio dubbing. There are several moments in the movie where we hear Cole speak, but his lips are not moving properly. No matter how many times I watch Days of Thunder, I always roll my eyes at these moments.
Tom Cruise plays Cole Trickle. Trickle is cocky and arrogant, but there is also a vulnerability about the character that Cruise plays beautifully. There are elements of the classic "Zero to Hero" character arc here as well which I love. Trickle comes from a successful career racing sprint cars to knowing nothing about stock cars. Essentially, he has to learn how to drive all over again. There is also great natural chemistry between Cruise, Robert Duvall and Nicole Kidman. Also, we see that after his crash with Rowdy, Cole struggles to put this event behind him. There are demons that he has to deal with, and this is yet another aspect of the character that I like.
I have gone on length about my admiration and respect for director Tony Scott. Due to the fact that some racing footage was filmed at the 1990 Daytona 500, the racing sequences look superb. The dramatic scenes, particularly between Cole and Rowdy, are very well done and actually quite emotional to watch. Days of Thunder is one of Tony Scott's best movies.
For me personally, Days of Thunder never gets old. It is filled with great acting (including an inspired performance by Robert Duvall) and non-stop action. If you are looking for a movie that has it all, Days of Thunder is a must-see!
Days of Thunder is the story of a young stock car driver who works his way up to compete at the Daytona 500. The movie works on a number of levels. It is exciting to watch, and at the same time you care about the characters. The roar of the engines is enough to get your adrenaline pumping, and all of the authentic technical jargon is in there as well. At the beginning of the movie, we also see some real NASCAR drivers including Rusty Wallace and Richard Petty. As great as this movie is, there are some problems with it. At one point in the movie, Cole Trickle (Tom Cruise) and his team get fired. Therefore, since Cole actually does race in the Daytona 500 at the end of the film, it is only natural that there is a scene where they get hired back, right? Wrong. There is not even an acknowledgement of this happening. Also, since Cole races Rowdy Burns' (Michael Rooker) car at the Daytona 500 and wins, I feel like there should have been a scene with Rowdy at the end of the movie instead of just Cole and Harry Hogge (Robert Duvall) celebrating. While these problems do not prevent me from enjoying the movie, there is one glaring problem that does: the audio dubbing. There are several moments in the movie where we hear Cole speak, but his lips are not moving properly. No matter how many times I watch Days of Thunder, I always roll my eyes at these moments.
Tom Cruise plays Cole Trickle. Trickle is cocky and arrogant, but there is also a vulnerability about the character that Cruise plays beautifully. There are elements of the classic "Zero to Hero" character arc here as well which I love. Trickle comes from a successful career racing sprint cars to knowing nothing about stock cars. Essentially, he has to learn how to drive all over again. There is also great natural chemistry between Cruise, Robert Duvall and Nicole Kidman. Also, we see that after his crash with Rowdy, Cole struggles to put this event behind him. There are demons that he has to deal with, and this is yet another aspect of the character that I like.
I have gone on length about my admiration and respect for director Tony Scott. Due to the fact that some racing footage was filmed at the 1990 Daytona 500, the racing sequences look superb. The dramatic scenes, particularly between Cole and Rowdy, are very well done and actually quite emotional to watch. Days of Thunder is one of Tony Scott's best movies.
For me personally, Days of Thunder never gets old. It is filled with great acting (including an inspired performance by Robert Duvall) and non-stop action. If you are looking for a movie that has it all, Days of Thunder is a must-see!
Friday, February 19, 2016
These Vampires Suck
I had never seen The Lost Boys until now. It is certainly a movie that I had heard of, and I had always wanted to see it because I had heard from people that it shows vampires as scary and not sparkly. Unfortunately, due to some glaring problems with characters and dialogue, I found the movie to be decent at best.
The Lost Boys is the story of a mother and her two sons who move to Santa Carla, and then find out that vampires live in the area. The movie is well acted and well directed (which I will get to later). However, a good chunk of the dialogue is confusing and downright awful. For example, one moment Michael is eating maggots and worms, and then out of nowhere he is eating regular rice and noodles. This is never elaborated on or explained properly. Also, how does Michael inexplicably know David's name? It is not as if David introduced himself to anybody....ever. My biggest problem with The Lost Boys is the dialogue, specifically from the characters of Sam and Edgar and Alan Frog.
The dialogue is so cheesy and silly that you cannot even take the characters seriously. The writers made a poor attempt at providing comic relief, and instead left me rolling my eyes. For example, when Sam finds out that Michael is a vampire he says, "Wait until Mom finds out!". Yeah, as if Mom is going to be able to do anything about it. You cannot cure vampire, kid. I also find it ironic that Sam is into superheroes, more specifically Batman, because Joel Schumacher would go on to direct (and later destroy) the Batman movie series.
Joel Schumacher is the director of The Lost Boys. I am going to be the wildly unpopular film fan and say that I think Schumacher is a decent director. There are some things he does very well, and there are some things he does horribly. I love the way this movie is filmed. All of the nighttime sequences are so dark, as they should be, but in a beautiful way. Also, at the beginning of the movie, there are many shots that show the kind of town that the family is moving to which help us as the audience understand that this place may not be the best for them. There is a bike chase early in the movie that is exciting to watch. The action towards the end of the film is shot well, too. It was thrilling to see all of the different ways in which the vampires are killed.
The Lost Boys portrays vampires the way they are meant to be. What keeps this movie from being great is the writing. The dialogue is so bad at times that I just wanted to puke. Other than that, this movie is quite enjoyable.
The Lost Boys is the story of a mother and her two sons who move to Santa Carla, and then find out that vampires live in the area. The movie is well acted and well directed (which I will get to later). However, a good chunk of the dialogue is confusing and downright awful. For example, one moment Michael is eating maggots and worms, and then out of nowhere he is eating regular rice and noodles. This is never elaborated on or explained properly. Also, how does Michael inexplicably know David's name? It is not as if David introduced himself to anybody....ever. My biggest problem with The Lost Boys is the dialogue, specifically from the characters of Sam and Edgar and Alan Frog.
The dialogue is so cheesy and silly that you cannot even take the characters seriously. The writers made a poor attempt at providing comic relief, and instead left me rolling my eyes. For example, when Sam finds out that Michael is a vampire he says, "Wait until Mom finds out!". Yeah, as if Mom is going to be able to do anything about it. You cannot cure vampire, kid. I also find it ironic that Sam is into superheroes, more specifically Batman, because Joel Schumacher would go on to direct (and later destroy) the Batman movie series.
Joel Schumacher is the director of The Lost Boys. I am going to be the wildly unpopular film fan and say that I think Schumacher is a decent director. There are some things he does very well, and there are some things he does horribly. I love the way this movie is filmed. All of the nighttime sequences are so dark, as they should be, but in a beautiful way. Also, at the beginning of the movie, there are many shots that show the kind of town that the family is moving to which help us as the audience understand that this place may not be the best for them. There is a bike chase early in the movie that is exciting to watch. The action towards the end of the film is shot well, too. It was thrilling to see all of the different ways in which the vampires are killed.
The Lost Boys portrays vampires the way they are meant to be. What keeps this movie from being great is the writing. The dialogue is so bad at times that I just wanted to puke. Other than that, this movie is quite enjoyable.
Thursday, February 18, 2016
Head Shot!!!
I had never seen Zombieland until the other day, mostly because of my utter distaste for Jesse Eisenberg. However, I am a HUGE fan of Emma Stone, so I was cautiously optimistic to watch this movie. I have to say that I thought the cast was great, and I loved the movie!!
Zombieland is the story of four people who team up to travel across a zombie-infested America. For me personally, I find that zombie movies can be a little redundant. There is always a plague that infects an entire city and turns them into zombies, except for about 5 to 7 people. Those people than join forces to kill all the zombies and save the city. However, Zombieland re-invents the genre as an action/comedy movie, and I found that very refreshing. Yes, there is your typical gore factor (it is a zombie movie after all), and yet I was surprised how often I found myself laughing uncontrollably. The movie dives right into the action as we see that the country has already been overrun with zombies, and what is great is that each of the characters are dealing with the situation in their own way. There are a few minor qualms I have with the movie. I am not going to go into detail about my disdain for voice-overs in film because most people already know how much I hate it. I would have liked to see at least a little reference as to how the zombie infestation happened. Also, when all four characters team up it feels forced. Other than that, I thought the movie was great!
Woody Harrelson is perfectly cast as Tallahassee. Tallahassee is the badass of the group. He loves twinkies, Dale Earnhardt, and will use a zombie as a shield while he takes out an entire army of them. I love this character because he is just so pissed off about what has happened, and he just wants to kill as many zombies as possible. He reminds the others that sometimes you have to enjoy the little things (like destroying a convenience store), and does not beat around the bush with anything he wants to say or do. If there ever really was a zombie apocalypse, I would want Tallahassee on my side.
As I stated before, I am not the biggest fan of Jesse Eisenberg. Personally, I think he is overrated. However, I found myself actually enjoying what he did in this movie as Columbus. He brought great comedic timing to a character who is afraid of everything and extremely socially awkward. I also love the fact that Columbus has created a list of rules for surviving against zombies, and that we see examples of these rules throughout the film.
Emma Stone and Abigail Breslin plays sisters Wichita and Little Rock. These two bring come fully equipped with badassery as they lie and steal their way across the country the boys. The chemistry between these two actresses is perfect. I was particularly impressed with Abigail Breslin who has come a long way since the movie Signs in 2002. Emma Stone's character is basically the female version of Harrelson's character, and that is not a complaint. It is always great to see badass female characters in film who are not your typical "damsels in distress".
Ruben Fleischer is the director of Zombieland. I love the tone he set for the film because he did not just make a scary zombie movie. He made a FUN zombie movie. I also love that, even though this movie is entertaining to watch, Fleischer does not shy away from showing us the gore factor that you find in these movies. He also uses some great music choices throughout the film that help set the tone.
I always love it when a genre is re-envisioned. Zombieland is a great example because it blends horror, action and comedy so perfectly. There is also a fantastic cameo in the movie by a certain member of the Ghostbusters! If you are tired of the same old typical zombie films, give Zombieland a shot.
Zombieland is the story of four people who team up to travel across a zombie-infested America. For me personally, I find that zombie movies can be a little redundant. There is always a plague that infects an entire city and turns them into zombies, except for about 5 to 7 people. Those people than join forces to kill all the zombies and save the city. However, Zombieland re-invents the genre as an action/comedy movie, and I found that very refreshing. Yes, there is your typical gore factor (it is a zombie movie after all), and yet I was surprised how often I found myself laughing uncontrollably. The movie dives right into the action as we see that the country has already been overrun with zombies, and what is great is that each of the characters are dealing with the situation in their own way. There are a few minor qualms I have with the movie. I am not going to go into detail about my disdain for voice-overs in film because most people already know how much I hate it. I would have liked to see at least a little reference as to how the zombie infestation happened. Also, when all four characters team up it feels forced. Other than that, I thought the movie was great!
Woody Harrelson is perfectly cast as Tallahassee. Tallahassee is the badass of the group. He loves twinkies, Dale Earnhardt, and will use a zombie as a shield while he takes out an entire army of them. I love this character because he is just so pissed off about what has happened, and he just wants to kill as many zombies as possible. He reminds the others that sometimes you have to enjoy the little things (like destroying a convenience store), and does not beat around the bush with anything he wants to say or do. If there ever really was a zombie apocalypse, I would want Tallahassee on my side.
As I stated before, I am not the biggest fan of Jesse Eisenberg. Personally, I think he is overrated. However, I found myself actually enjoying what he did in this movie as Columbus. He brought great comedic timing to a character who is afraid of everything and extremely socially awkward. I also love the fact that Columbus has created a list of rules for surviving against zombies, and that we see examples of these rules throughout the film.
Emma Stone and Abigail Breslin plays sisters Wichita and Little Rock. These two bring come fully equipped with badassery as they lie and steal their way across the country the boys. The chemistry between these two actresses is perfect. I was particularly impressed with Abigail Breslin who has come a long way since the movie Signs in 2002. Emma Stone's character is basically the female version of Harrelson's character, and that is not a complaint. It is always great to see badass female characters in film who are not your typical "damsels in distress".
Ruben Fleischer is the director of Zombieland. I love the tone he set for the film because he did not just make a scary zombie movie. He made a FUN zombie movie. I also love that, even though this movie is entertaining to watch, Fleischer does not shy away from showing us the gore factor that you find in these movies. He also uses some great music choices throughout the film that help set the tone.
I always love it when a genre is re-envisioned. Zombieland is a great example because it blends horror, action and comedy so perfectly. There is also a fantastic cameo in the movie by a certain member of the Ghostbusters! If you are tired of the same old typical zombie films, give Zombieland a shot.
Monday, February 15, 2016
Welcome To Horror Reality Television!!!
For me personally, the story of the horror genre is a sad and disappointing one. A genre that at one time brought audiences to theaters in droves and caused us to wake from our nightmares in a cold sweat has since diminished to one that relies on cheap gags and the over-excessive gore factor. The Cabin in the Woods, however, was a pleasant surprise for me because it turned the genre on its head while simultaneously returning to the feel of classic horror.
The Cabin in the Woods is the story of five friends who go on vacation to a remote cabin where they learn a terrifying truth. This was my first time watching this movie, and I loved it for a variety of reasons. The Cabin in the Woods is so genre-bending: it is horrifying in some places, and then it can be downright hilarious. The movie also has some clever nods to classic horror cinema that made me smile. The movie also pokes fun at its own genre at one point when Sigourney Weaver (in a fantastic cameo appearance) subtly points out that every horror movie has the same kind of characters. Speaking of which, I love the fact that Marty (played by Fran Kranz) is immunized to the chemicals that the other characters are inhaling because he smokes marijuana. There are a few very minor problems that I would like to address. Firstly, a person being impaled by a unicorn seems a little silly. Secondly, at one point we see Curt (Chris Hemsworth) mount a motorcycle and attempt to jump a gap between cliffs, and yet there is nothing prior to this moment in the movie that shows he is capable of jumping any kind of vehicle. Thirdly, at the beginning of the film we see Sitterson and Hadley (Richard Jenkins and Bradley Whitford) walking on the upper levels of a building, and then we inexplicably see them walking on the lower levels. Hey, I did say these were minor problems and they certainly did not prevent me from loving the movie.
Drew Goddard is the director of The Cabin in the Woods. I love the way he directed the movie because it feels very eerie, creepy and the jump scares are all well-timed. On top of doing all of this, he actually made a genuine horror/comedy which I personally find difficult to do. The moments where Sitterson and Hadley are watching what is happening are very funny. This has the feel of a classic 80's horror movie, and there were a couple of moments in the movie that I felt like looking over my shoulder to make sure that I was alone.
It is very hard for me to turn my brain off when I am watching a movie. However, for The Cabin in the Woods it was quite the opposite. It is one of those movies that you can just sit back and have fun watching it. If you are fan of the horror genre, you will definitely love The Cabin in the Woods.
The Cabin in the Woods is the story of five friends who go on vacation to a remote cabin where they learn a terrifying truth. This was my first time watching this movie, and I loved it for a variety of reasons. The Cabin in the Woods is so genre-bending: it is horrifying in some places, and then it can be downright hilarious. The movie also has some clever nods to classic horror cinema that made me smile. The movie also pokes fun at its own genre at one point when Sigourney Weaver (in a fantastic cameo appearance) subtly points out that every horror movie has the same kind of characters. Speaking of which, I love the fact that Marty (played by Fran Kranz) is immunized to the chemicals that the other characters are inhaling because he smokes marijuana. There are a few very minor problems that I would like to address. Firstly, a person being impaled by a unicorn seems a little silly. Secondly, at one point we see Curt (Chris Hemsworth) mount a motorcycle and attempt to jump a gap between cliffs, and yet there is nothing prior to this moment in the movie that shows he is capable of jumping any kind of vehicle. Thirdly, at the beginning of the film we see Sitterson and Hadley (Richard Jenkins and Bradley Whitford) walking on the upper levels of a building, and then we inexplicably see them walking on the lower levels. Hey, I did say these were minor problems and they certainly did not prevent me from loving the movie.
Drew Goddard is the director of The Cabin in the Woods. I love the way he directed the movie because it feels very eerie, creepy and the jump scares are all well-timed. On top of doing all of this, he actually made a genuine horror/comedy which I personally find difficult to do. The moments where Sitterson and Hadley are watching what is happening are very funny. This has the feel of a classic 80's horror movie, and there were a couple of moments in the movie that I felt like looking over my shoulder to make sure that I was alone.
It is very hard for me to turn my brain off when I am watching a movie. However, for The Cabin in the Woods it was quite the opposite. It is one of those movies that you can just sit back and have fun watching it. If you are fan of the horror genre, you will definitely love The Cabin in the Woods.
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